Tributes paid to former chair of Brighton Pier Group following his death November 22, 2022 Tributes have been paid to the former chair of Brighton Pier Group who has passed away. The company announced the dead of Jim Fallon this week, honouring his “instrumental” role in its IPO to AIM in 2013. Fallon was a senior independent non-executive director at Brighton Pier Group after having stepped down as chair in [...]
EV owners could foot a total bill of £169.5m a year in road taxes after excise duty introduction November 22, 2022 Electric vehicle owners could pay up to £169.5m a year in road taxes, according to new research. Figures published today by Forbes Advisor reported that if electric vehicles (EVs) were to pay the same amount of vehicle excise duty (VED) as petrol and diesel cars – £165 per year – it will cost their owners [...]
Dealmaker’s Spotlight: Hannam & Partners November 22, 2022 Datasite recently spoke with Sam Merlin, Partner at Hannam & Partners, to hear his thoughts and insights on the energy sector and what lies ahead for the market and dealmaking. Hannam & Partners is a leading independent investment bank with expertise across the energy, mining, and financial services sectors. Owned by its partners, Hannam & Partners [...]
Energy boss calls on suppliers to offer innovative solutions to survive November 22, 2022 Energy suppliers have to offer creative options to customers if they are to survive, argued the boss of Utility Warehouse.
Volkswagen: China sales remain on par with 2021 as Covid and shortages continue November 22, 2022 Volkswagen forecasts China sales in 2022 to be on par with last year’s levels as the impact of the pandemic and of semiconductor shortages lingers on. The automotive manufacturer told German business newspaper Handelsblatt it was expecting to deliver 3.3 million vehicles – 14.3 per cent down from previous expectations. “This corresponds to a market [...]
FTX bankruptcy team finds more than £1bn across Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire November 22, 2022 The team overseeing the bankruptcy of collapsed crypto exchange FTX has managed to located more cash held by Sam Bankman-Fried’s sprawling crypto empire, bringing the total to $1.24bn (£1.04bn).
FCA calls on credit raters to boost checks amid unaffordable loan fears November 22, 2022 The UK’s financial watchdog has called on credit rating firms to boost their credit checks on customers today amid fears that lenders are dishing out loans to borrowers based on patchy information.
Chancellor’s R&D tax relief cut for startups jeopardises UK innovation funding November 22, 2022 Most of the UK’s spending on research and development (R&D) hangs on the shoulders of businesses, leaving a sour taste in the mouths of startups following the Chancellor’s latest budget. The business sector contributed £44bn – the equivalent of 71 per cent – of R&D funding in 2020, followed by universities, which pumped in £13.9bn, [...]
Crypto AM’s James Bowater crowned ‘Blockchain Advisor of the Year’ November 22, 2022 Crypto AM founder and editor-at-large James Bowater has been named 'Blockchain Advisor of the Year' at the prestigious AIBC Awards in Malta.
Severfield records bumper profits driven by soaring steel prices November 22, 2022 Severfield has unveiled bumper revenues and profits, powered by soaring steel prices and increased business activity.
